%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% CIVIL WAR DEATHS FROM LAWRENCE CO., OHIO %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Aldridge, William Elizabeth Twp died in war Allen, William Mason Twp. died in war =============================================================================================================== Bagley, Henry Henry Bagley, Co. D; died in hospital at Parkersburg, and buried there. 5th WV Inf. Blankenship, Wm. W. W. W. Blankenship, Co. C. Killed at second Bull Run, Aug, 29, 1862. 5th WV Inf. Brace, Joseph Perry Twp. died in war Brammer, Elijah G. Elijah Brammer, Co. D; killed in action at Kelly's Ford, Va., August 22, 1862. Buried on the field. 5th WV Inf. Brammer, John Perry Twp. died in war Bruce, Daniel Perry Twp. died in war 10th KY Cav. Bruce, Nelson Perry Twp. died in war Bruce, Wm. Perry Twp. died in war Brumfield, James F. Mason Twp Butler, James H. James H. Butler, Co. B, drowned in the Ohio river, Oct. 11, 1863. 2nd Va. Cav. =============================================================================================================== Cauley, Henry W. of Symmes Township. Son of John and Eliza Cauley. Wounded in the left leg, shattering his thigh bone, in the Batthel of Stone's River, Murfreesboro, TN De. 31, 1862. Taken to the field Hospital at Murfreesboro where he died Jan. 31, 1863. He is buried in the National Cemetery at Stones River National Battlefield, GRAVE NUMBER: F-2389 Co. I, 18th Regt. Inf. Ohio Vols. Claybaugh, Jacob Jacob Claybaugh, Buglar Co. G, killed at Camp Piatt, June 5, 1864. 2nd Va. Cal. Cole, Thos. IR Nov. 24, 1864 - A dispatch was received from Col. Kingsbury, on yesterday by Capt. Cole of Hanging Rock, that his son, Thos. Cole, was killed near Bunker Hill, Va., on the 18th inst., in a severe skirmish with the enemy. Geo. E. Downing started immediately to secure the body which was still in the hands of the enemy. Lieut. Cole served in the three months campaign and afterwards volunteered in Company H, 91st Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He is highly spoken of by those who knew him. A more lengthy notice will be given hereafter. 91st OVI Colley, Wm. L. Wm. L. Colley, Co. B, wounded while on picket near Charlotteville, Va., and left in the hands of the enemy, March 3, 1865. He afterwards died from the wounds. He was a brave soldier. 2nd Va. Cal. Conway, Lewis Lewis Conway, Co. B, died at his home in Ironton, June 16, 1863, of disease contracted in the army. He was loyal, true and brave. Buried at Kelly's Cemetery; was 48-years of age when he died. Native of Wales. 2nd Va. Cal. Corn, Jesse Jr. Mason Twp Corns, Joseph Joseph Corns, Co. A, was born in Allegheny county, Pa. Came to Ironton in 1860. In the Summer of '61, he enlisted in Co. A, Capt. McFadden. Was killed in action at Franklin, Va., in the Fall of '62.-- His death was instantaneous, being shot through the heart. Buried near Moorfield, Va., at midnight, on the night of his death. He was known as a kind and genial companion, and a brave soldier. His loss was deeply felt by his companions in arms. 5th Va VI Cornell, Willis Willis Cornell, Co. K; killed at Bull Run, August 27, 1862, and buried on the field. 5th Va VI ==================================================================================================================== Davis, Edwin, private, B. 2d W. Va. Cav. Died: June 16, 1863 Bur: Woodland Cem., Ironton, Ohio Dawson, W. B. W. B. Dawson, Co. G, killed in action at Sailor's Creek, Va., April 6, 1865. He was a brave soldier and was killed three days before Lee's surrender. 2nd Va. Cal. Dawson, Wm. Wm. Dawson, Co. G, died in hospital at Fortress Monroe, April 26, 1865, of wounds received in action. He was a good soldier and fell about the last of the battle. 2nd Va. Cal. Day, Kimber B. Kimber B. Day, Co. A; native of Mason Co., Ky. Volunteered in 1861. Served 15 months. Died at his home in Ironton, of Chronic Diarrhea. Buried at Kelly's Cemetery. Was 56 years of age when he died. He was above age, but such was his patriotic zeal that he would volunteer in defense of his country. Was in the Seven Days and second Bull Run battles. He was a very powerful, brave and moral man, and much loved. Left a wife and 5 children. 5th Va. VI Dennison, James Perry Twp. died in war Doran, Edward Edward Doran, Co. G, died in hospital, at Guyandotte, Va., March 24, 1862. He was respected by all his comrades. 2nd Va. Cal. Dowling, Patrick Patrick Dowling; born in Ireland. Served two years. Taken prisoner at Lynchburg. Died in the hands of the rebels in his 20th year. Generally loved, faithful and brave. 1st. W. Va. Light Artillery -- Battery B Drake, Stephen P. Stephen P. Drake, Co. B, captured by Mosby's Guerrillas near Newtown, Va., March 5, 1864, and he with several other prisoners was started with a guard toward rebeldom. The second day after their capture, they killed the guard and escaped to the mountains, but were pursued by other rebels, and it is supposed that he was recaptured and killed, as he was never heard from afterward. He was a good soldier. 2nd Va. Cal. Dundon, John John Dundon, Serg't Co. G, drowned in crossing the Great Kanawha river, Feb'y 26, 1864. He was a good and brave soldier. His body was recovered and buried in the Catholic Cemetery in this city.-- Born at Albany, N. Y. 2nd Va. Cal. Dugan, Patrick Perry Twp. died in war Dunfield, George George Dunfield, Co. G, died in Libby Prison, Dec. 27, 1863. He was a brave patriot but was starved to death by rebel demons in their prison pens. 2nd Va. Cal. Duncan, Hugh Hugh Duncan, Co. E; killed at Meadow Bluffs by bushwhackers.-- Resided near the mouth of Guyan. 5th Va VI Dyer, Thomas Thomas Dyre, Co. K; killed at Lexington, Va. His family live near Rock Camp. 5th Va VI ===================================================================================================================== Forbus, Daniel Daniel Forbus, Co. B, was killed in action at Lynchburg, and buried on the field. 5th Va VI Fox, Abner Abner Fox, died in the hospital at Beverly, W. Va. on the 3d of Oct., 1863, from a wound in the knee received in the battle near White Sulphur Springs, on the 26th of August 1863. Enlisted Oct. 1st, 1861, at Ceredo, and served honestly and bravely. His company sent $102.50 home to his widow. Was 38 years of age, and left a widow and two children. 1st. W. Va. Light Artillery -- Battery B Freeman, M. A. Perry Twp. died in war ==================================================================================================================== Gammon, Wm. Perry Twp. died in war Gardner, Samuel Samuel Gardner, Co. G, died in Andersonville prison pen, August 4, 1864, and lies buried in the National Cemetery at that place. His grave is No. 4,788. He was a brave soldier. 2nd Va. Cal. Gearhart, James W. Mason Twp died in war Golden, John John Golden, Co. G, captured while on picket, and died in Andersonville prison pen, July 1st, 1864.-- He is buried in the National Cemetery at that place. His grave is No. 2,712. He was a brave soldier. 2nd Va. Cal. Goodfellow, John John Goodfellow, Co. G, died in hospital at Sandy Hook, Va., aged 60. 2nd Va. Cal. Gosset, Joseph Joseph Gosset, Co. E; died at Cabell, buried there. 5th Va VI Greene, Samuel Samuel Greene, Co. E; killed at Cross Keyes, June 8, 1862, buried on the field. 5th Va VI ============================================================================================================== Hague, John Mason Twp Hailey, Irwin R. Irwin R. Hailey, Corp'l Co. B, killed in action near Winchester, Va., Sept 5, 1864. He was brave and loved by all who knew him. 2nd Va. Cal. Hammon, Robt. Perry Twp. died in war Hammond, Robt. M. Perry Twp. died in war Hardy, Thomas Thomas Hardy, Co. E; killed at Berryville, Va., Sept. 3, 1864. Fell in a gallant charge, and was buried in his own blanket on the field. He was one of the brave and true. 5th Va VI Harvey, Albert Albert Harvey, Co. G, killed in action at Lewisburg, Va., May 2d, 1863. He was a good and faithful soldier and was respected by all who knew him. Buried at Kelly's Cemetery. 2nd Va. Cal. Hastings, Simeon Simeon Hastings, Co. A; native of West Virginia. Killed at second Bull Run. His body was not recovered. Was 25 years of age, and left a wife and 3 children. 5th Va VI Henshaw, Henry H. Henry H. Henshaw, Co. B, died at Wytheville, Va. of wounds received in action at the place, July 18, 1863. No purer minded and nobler boy than Henry ever lived. Life to him was a path of duty, which he followed faithfully. He was always found at his post, and was loved and esteemed by all his comrades. 2nd Va. Cal. Hisell, Jasper G. Mason Twp Hoffman, George George Hoffman, Co. B, died of wounds received in action near Lewisburg, Va. May 18, 1863. He was a good and brave soldier. 2nd Va. Cal. Hughs, Joseph Perry Twp. died in war Humphreys, Thomas Thomas Humphreys, Co. C; killed at Waterloo Bridge, Va., August 28, 1862. He was one of the best men. his last words were: "I would be willing to die if I knew my country was safe, and that my dear wife and children would be cared for." Buried on the field. 5th Va VI ========================================================================================================== Irwine, John John Irwine, Co. B, captured by Mosby's Guerrillas, near Ashby' Gap, Va., July 16, 1864 and supposed to have been murdered by them.-- He was a brave and good soldier. 2nd Va. Cal. ============================================================================================================ Jackson, James James Jackson; served faithfully in the 3 months service and joined this battery. Killed at Droop Mountain, Nov. 13, 1864. Buried on the battlefield. From Hanging Rock. 12 months in the service. Aged 19. 1st. W. Va. Light Artillery -- Battery B Jenkins, Jonas Perry Twp. died in war Jones, Henry Henry Jones, Co. B, died of wounds received in action near Winchester, Va., Sept. 10, 1864. He was loved and respected by all who knew him. Buried at Hanging Rock. 2nd Va. Cal. ================================================================================================================= Kearns, Joseph Mason Twp died in war Kelly, John John Kelly, Co. K; killed at Lynchburg, Va., June 18, 1864, and buried on the field. 5th VA VI Kilgon, Samuel Perry Twp. died in war Kirker, Carey L. Carey L. Kirker, Bugler Co. B.--Missing in action at Newtown, Va., July 22d, 1864; supposed to have been killed, or died in some horrible prison pen, for no official information has been received in regard to him since the above date. Although young he was a good soldier and always went where duty called him. Kirker, Richard A., Sergt., B. Richard A. Kirker, Serg't. Co. B, captured by being sent into the enemy's lines with false dispatches, in order to divert the enemy's attention to a certain quarter, while Gen. Hunter, by whose order he was sent, withdrew his army from in front of Lynchburg, Va., and retreated, as the army at this time was in a very perilous situation. He suffered a long time in the rebel prisons, from the effects of which, he died after he was exchanged and on his way home. He was a good and faithful soldier, and was loved by all who knew him. The date of his capture was June 17, 1864. Buried at Kelly's Cemetery. 2d W. Va. Cav. Died: Apr. 19, 1865 Buried: Woodland Cem., Ironton, Ohio Kirkpatrick, Samuel Samuel Kirkpatrick, Co. A, died in Wheeling Hospital. 5th Va VI ================================================================================================================== Lambert, Rich'd, private, Capt. George's Ind Co Ohio Cav. Died: July 17, 1861 Buried: Woodland Cem., Ironton, Ohio Lunsford, Presley Presley Lunsford, Serg't Co. G. killed in action at Winchester, Va. July 24, 1864. He was a fine soldier. 2nd Va. Cal. Lunsford, Reuben Reuben Lunsford, of Capt. Payne's Co. of the 9th Va., regiment. Killed at Guyandotte in the first fight.-- Buried at Ceredo. Left a wife and 2 children. Was from Symmes Creek. 9th Va VI Lunsford, Pressley, Lt. Lieut. Pressley Lunsford; Killed at Winchester. Resided at Vesuvius Furnace. 5th Va VI ====================================================================================================================== Martin, Edward Edward Martin, Co. K, died in hospital of disease (date unknown). He was a brave soldier. 2nd Va. Cal. Martin, Thedore Perry Twp. Massie, Isaac Isaac Massie; killed at Guyandotte. Buried at Ceredo. McConnell, James James McConnell, Corp'l Co. G, died in hospital at Cumberland, Md. August 25, 1864, of disease contracted in the army. He was a brave and good soldier. McConnell, Thos. Perry Twp. died in war McCoy, Flandry Perry Twp. died in war McCoy, Mose L. Perry Twp. died in war McKee, Amos Amos McKee, Co. B, killed in action at Hager's Hill, Ky., January 7, 1862. He was a good soldier, and the second soldier who fell from Lawrence county. Buried in Kelly's Cemetery. 2nd Va. Cal. Meadow, J. C. J. C. Meadow, Co. E; enlisted in 1861, and served his term out and was discharged. He was special agent for the Provost Department. The rebels came in at Ceredo and killed him. He fought them bravely, and they shot him through the head after he had surrendered. He was buried at Catlettsburg with the honors of war. He was a brave man. Left a wife and 4 children. 5th Va VI Meyers, Jacob A. Jacob A. Meyers, Serg't Co. K, killed in action near Fayetteville, July 4, 1864. He was a brave patriot and was always found at his post of duty. 2nd Va. Cal. Miller, Mathew Matthew Miller, Co. G, died June 1, 1863, at Camp Piatt, Va., of disease contracted in the field. He was a good soldier. Buried in Catholic Cemetery. 2nd Va. Cal. Miller, Abraham W. Abraham W. Miller, Co. E; killed in a charge near Brownsboro, Va., in a fight with Gen. McCauslin's cavalry. This gallant soldier fell near a Union man's house, and his grave was carefully marked, a slip of paper attached to which was written: "Soldier rest thy warfare's oe'r." A true and faithful soldier. Resided near Rome in this county. 5th Va VI Mitchell, Edward Edward Mitchell, Blacksmith, Co. B, died in hospital, at Fayetteville, Va., April 30, 1863, of disease, contracted in the army. He was patriotic and brave. Buried at Hanging Rock. Aged 38. Native of England. 2nd Va. Cal. Moore, John John Moore, Serg't Co. K, died while a prisoner of war on Belle Isle, Va., (date unknown). He was a brave good soldier. 2nd Va. Cal. ============================================================================================================ O’Donnell, Daniel Daniel O'Donnell, Co. K, accidentally killed on the B. & O. R. R., July 19, 1864. He was a good and brave soldier. 2nd Va. Cal. ============================================================================================================== Reeves, Braxton P. Braxton P. Reeves, Serg't Co. B, killed in a sabre charge at Barboursville, Va., made by Co. B. on the rebel Gen. Jenkins Cavalry Brigade, which resulted in his being driven out of town. He was a brave man. Buried at Mount Vernon. 2nd Va. Cal. Riddle, Ramson Ramson Riddle, Co. E; killed at second Bull Run, Aug 27. Buried on the field. Resided near Burlington. 5th Va VI Robinson, Wm. IR Oct. 15, 1863 - William Robinson, of this place, belonging to the 45th Kentucky Regiment, was drowned in the river, near Catlettsburg, on Sunday evening last. It appears he had gone up from this place to join his Regiment, and not having any other means of crossing, undertook to swim his horse over. After he had started, he fell or was thrown off his horse, and was heard to cry for help. Skiffs put off to his assistance, but did not reach him in time to save him. The horse swam over. 45th Kentucky Regiment Died: Oct. 1863 Rush, Wm. Wm. Rush; killed at Lynchburg. Shot through the heart. He told the boys the night before that he would be shot the following day.-- Buried on the field. Was from this place. Served two and a half years; was a good fellow and brave soldier. 1st. W. Va. Light Artillery -- Battery B ============================================================================================================ Shepherd, B. F. B. F. Shepherd; spent the first 3 months in Co. A, 18th Ohio. Was wounded by accident in crossing the river by a discharge of his revolver. Before he was fully restored he enlisted in the 2d Battery. Took Typhoid Fever at Cumberland, Md., and after two weeks suffering died in February, 1862. He was one of the first to cross the river in defense of his country; risked his life in going up Sandy river in quest of Col. Zeigler's family. Was brought home for burial, and was buried with military honors. He was very much respected. Belonged to the Sunday School to the last in civil life, and was not afraid to die. 1st. W. Va. Light Artillery -- Battery B Shortridge, John John Shortridge, Co. K; died at Parkersburg. 5th Va VI Slavens, Henry Henry Slavens, Co. E; died at Parkersburg, and buried there. 5th Va VI Spradling, Thomas Thomas Spradling, Co. I; born in Floyd county, Ky. Enlisted is '61, and served his whole term; killed instantly by a cannon ball at the battle of Winchester, and was buried on the field. Was 25 years of age. Left a wife and two children who live here. He was a good hearted man and brave soldier. 5th Va VI Sperry, James, private, Co. H. Perry Twp. 6th O. V. C. Died: October 7, 1864 Buried: Woodland Cem., Ironton, Ohio Spriggs, Frank Frank Spriggs, Co. I; born in Lawrence county, Ky. He served his full term of 3 years. Was wounded at Winchester. His leg was amputated twice. He died there, and was buried in the soldiers' graveyard. Left a widow and two children. He was a sober, moral and good man. 5th Va VI Stewart, John N. John N. Stewart, Com. Serg't Co, died while a prisoner of war, at Belle Isle, date unknown. He was a good and brave soldier. 2nd Va. Cal. Sweeney, James James Sweeney, Co. K, killed in action July 4, 1863. He was a very patriotic and brave soldier. 2nd Va. Cal. ================================================================================================================ Thomas, Edward B. Edward B. Thomas, enlisted as a Private in Co. B, Oct. 10, 1862; he was afterwards promoted to Serg't Major, for his good soldierly qualities. He was killed in a charge of the regiment on the enemy, near Winchester, Va., July 24, 1864. Buried in Kelly's Cemetery. 2nd Va. Cav. Thomas, D. J., Lt. Co. A. Lieut. D. J. Thomas, Co. A, native of Indiana. Killed at Lynchburg and buried there. His son was taken captive by the rebels after his burial. Was in the service nearly three years. Was 43 years of age when he died. A good man and a brave soldier. 5th Va. VI (vol. inf.) Tomlinson, Thos. H. Thos. H. Tomlinson, Bugler, Co. B, found dead at Camp Piatt, Va., Sept. 1, 1863. 2nd Va. Cal. ================================================================================================================== Van Every, Martin Martin Van Every, Serg't Co. B, died April 20, 1862, in hospital at Charleston, V. Va., of disease contracted in the army. 2nd Va. Cal. ================================================================================================================== Waller, Coleman B. Coleman B. Waller, sergeant Co. K; killed at Lynchburg, June 18, 1864. He while making a charge on the enemy's lines. His widow and children live near Rock Camp. He was a true man and a good soldier. 5th Va VI Warren, William Wm. Warren, Co. K, of Coal Grove, in this county, enlisted at Ceredo, W. Va., and was transferred to Co. H; was mortally wounded on July 24, 1864, at Winchester, where he died. He served with honor to his regiment and country. Left 3 days on the battlefield before his body was recovered. Left a wife and 2 children. 5th Va VI Willis, William F. William F. Willis, Co. E; died at Parkersburg, Dec. 28, 1861. 5th Va VI